Crab And Asparagus Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Combine shrimp stock and ginger in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a rolling boil.
2. 2
   Stir in asparagus and reduce heat to medium. Cover and simmer until asparagus are partially cooked, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low.
3. 3
   Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl.
4. 4
   Whisk cornstarch mixture into soup.
5. 5
   Stir sesame oil and soy sauce into soup.
6. 6
   Simmer, stirring constantly, until soup thickens, about 1 minute.
7. 7
   Slowly add beaten egg, while gently stirring soup to form threads of cooked egg.
8. 8
   Stir in crab meat and simmer until crab is thoroughly heated, about 5 minutes.